Lee Peck secures Sam Pither on route for growth

leepeckmedia has made a significant appointment to cement its position as one of the leading PR and communications agencies on the south coast.

Sam Pither is well known to the Central South’s business community and joins the Southampton based consultancy from The Business Magazine Group, where he was the Editor of websites Dorset Biz News and Hampshire Biz News.  

While at The Business Magazine he also regularly contributed to the bi-monthly print magazine, covering everything from property to technology.

He’ll bring to the agency journalist experience; contacts across the region and an expertise in AI which will enhance its overall offering.

leepeckmedia delivers a range of communications services like media relations, reputation management, public affairs and social media to clients regional, nationally and internationally.

They include the UK’s premier new home builder Barratt, InstaVolt, the country’s largest provider of EV rapid chargers, clean energy company Enviromena, Aura Technology and the University of Southampton, ranked among the best in the world.

Lee Peck has built the agency into one of the most respected in the region following a high-profile career on television.

Speaking of appointing Sam Pither, he said: “Securing Sam has been a real coup and we’re thrilled to have him on board. As a senior account manager, Sam will be a great asset to the leepeckmedia team as we enter a new chapter of growth.”

Sam Pither, an alumni from University College London, said: “I’m really looking forward to getting started on this exciting new chapter in my career. I’ve been impressed with Lee Peck Media for quite some time, having regularly worked with them while running Hampshire and Dorset Biz News.

“They’re a well-respected name in this area, and Lee in particular is the perfect mentor for me as I move sectors.

“I hope I can use my experience as a journalist to help shout about all the great things my clients are doing.”